Dodgers Set Memorial Day Record in 1942 Season Lead
The article recalls the 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers under Leo Durocher, holding a commanding 54 game lead atop the National League through May. It places their milestone in historical context, noting past Memorial Day margins and comparing to earlier Dodgers teams and other pennant races, ending with a reflection on the rarity of a spring runaway in the senior circuit.
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St. Louis
Cincy Reds
Chicago
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Claude Passeau
Pirates
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Wilbert Robinson
Robins
Memorial Gay Sun
Robbie
Braves
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Phils
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Reds
John McGraw
Pittsburgh
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Cincinnati Reds
Hale America Attracts Top Ranking Men
The U S Golf Association moves past criticism with the Hale American Open drawing top pros and amateurs. Many leading players will qualify or showcase exhibitions while a handful, including Sam Snead and Willie Turnesa, sit out for Army and Navy duties. Corpl Jim Turnesa, Army’s top golfer, notes hot putting from limited practice. A Princeton game at Fort Monmouth produced a comic mishap when a ball was fouled into the stands and returned to the field with a joke note about giving it to the Phillies.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
U. S. Golf Association
Sam Snead
Porky Oliver
Bud Ward
Willie Turnesa
Charlie Yates
Johnny Fisher
Jim Turnesa
Army
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Orioles
Princeton
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N. J
Phillies
Oregon athlete turns shipyard record breaker
Les Steers once broke high jump records for the University of Oregon now helps the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation construct liberty ships. He shifts from college competition to shipyard work while Denny Galehouse of the Browns pursues a mail order law course.
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University of Oregon
Oregon
Oregon State College
Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation
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Denny Galehouse
Nothing will ruin a golf club quicker than nature
Sam Atcheson quotes a Memphis Commercial Appeal guest star saying weather and course conditions can swiftly derail a round. The remark underscores the sport’s reliance on favorable elements and golf club upkeep.
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Sam Atcheson
Memphis
Army Hockey Opens Season In San Francisco Auft
June 14 opens the Army Hockey league season in San Francisco with two coast artillery units and a shipyard squad scheduled to play. The note also mentions service assignments of polo and polo related players and a light anecdote about Tom Yawkey telephone call to Red Sox during a game.
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Joe Cronin
First base turnover hits major leagues this season
Baseball notes show an unprecedented shift at first base with 12 of 16 clubs using at least two players in two months. Jimmy Foxx Ulysses Lupien Lou Finney and Joe Cronin among others changing spots as managers struggle to settle lineups. The trend defies war era explanations and signals a lasting decline in traditional steadiness at the position.
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Johnny Sturm
Pacific Coast loop games showcase strong pitching
Good pitching dominated the Pacific Coast League last night. Al Libke led Seattle with a two hit game against the Solons, aiding a 1 0 win in two extra frames after Sacramento won the opener 5 2 on Tony Freitas five hits. Hollywood beat San Francisco 3 1 as Johnny Bittner struck out 10. Del Rex Dilbeck earned his eighth win with San Diego’s 8 0 defeat of Portland.
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Seattle
Sacra
Sacramento
Tony Freitas
Northerners
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Earl Torgeson
Kemp Wicker
Solon Moundsman
Rainiers
Hollywood
San Francisco Seals
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Bittner
Frency Uhalt
del Young
Bob Kahle
Rex Dilbeck
San Diego Padres
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Beavers
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San Diego
Tilly Schafer
Swede Jensen
Dodgers Move Into Tie for First After 6-0 Shutout
The Dodgers, led by Whitlow Wyatt, shocked the Red Birds 6-0 to reach a first place tie with the St. Louis Cardinals a year ago today. Belmont Stakes memories and boxing suspensions also noted in this retrospective item.
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Associated Press
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St. Louis Cardinals
Whitlow Wyatt
Red Birds
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Gilded Knight
J. J. Braddock
Joe Gould
New York State Boxing Commission
Max Schmeling
Conn Returns From Cast Removal After Kitchen Fray
Pvt. Billy Conn, recovering at Government Island hospital, has the cast removed from the left hand he fractured in a kitchen dispute with his father in law James Smith of Pittsburgh.
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New York
Billy Conn
Government Island Hospital
James Smith
Pittsburgh
Local players score themselves on long fly
A player scored himself on Mel Mazzera's long fly as Oakland and Los Angeles played on the road.
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Mel Mazzera
Oakland
Los Angeles
Civilians crush Soldiers 10-2 in War Chest contest
The Civilian All-Stars defeated the Quartermasters and Cavalry 10-2 at Municipal Park as Tucson War Chest collects 172 dollars from 1181 paid admissions plus 20 percent concession. Villegas and Faccio pitched for the Civilians with Devine. Bradburn stole home for the Cavalry. League play resumes tomorrow with Cavalry vs El Centro.
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Miami 21 Players Draft Exempt From Service Return
Miami squad faces officer training obligations as 21 players are exempt from draft and enlistments, allowing them to rejoin Coach Jack Harding at the University of Miami after completing college educations before active duty.
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Fla
University of Miami
Jack Harding
Stars deliver five straight hits in Dodgers win over Pirates
Yesterday's stars include Pete Reiser of the Dodgers who had five consecutive hits in a decisive victory over the Pirates. St Johnson of the Phillies shut out the Reds in a ten inning duel with Elmer Riddle. John Beazley of the Cardinals saved a 4 to 3 win for Mort Cooper after entering with two runs in and one out in the ninth.
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Phils
Reds
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John Beazley
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Nevada to provide free hunting and fishing licenses
Reno Nevada federal dispatch reports the state will grant free hunting and fishing licenses to residents who reach the age of sixty, resolving a long standing age related policy issue. The program aims to support senior residents with access to outdoor recreation.
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U.P
Nevada
Baseball Scores From Friday Night Across Texas
Tulsa defeated Beaumont 6 to 4 while Shreveport edged Oklahoma City 3 to 2. Houston shut out Fort Worth 4 to 0 and San Antonio won 8 to 7 against Dallas in ten innings.
Baseball scores from multiple leagues and games
Kansas City edged Toledo 3 to 2 in a doubleheader opener and Indianapolis beat St Paul 4 to 3 in ten innings. Louisville won 5 to 4 against Minneapolis as Milwaukee defeated Columbus 7 to 3. Syracuse topped Montreal 4 to 2. other IL games postponed. Sacramento routed Seattle 5 to 0 and San Diego crushed Portland 8 to 0. Hollywood defeated San Francisco 3 to 1 with only scheduled games noted.
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Southern Association Scores Report
Birmingham beat Nashville 4 to 2, Little Rock defeated Chattanooga 3 to 2, Memphis won 4 to 3 against Atlanta, New Orleans at Knoxville postponed.
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Scores From the Texas League Nightcard
Tulsa defeats Beaumont 6 to 4 while Shreveport beats Oklahoma City 3 to 2. Houston routs Fort Worth 4 to 0. San Antonio edges Dallas 8 to 6 in 10 innings and 7 to 5 in 11 innings.
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Shifting Of Quid Helps Ellis Swat
CAMP WHEELER Ga June 3 Private Ralph Babe Ellis says his 15 home runs 13 doubles and three triples in 71 at bats for the Camp Wheeler Spokes come from shifting his quid of tobacco from right to left jaw as he swings He bats left handed.
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Ralph “Babe” Ellis
Flintstone, Ga
Canada Paves Runways for War Time Flight Schools
More than 10,000,000 square yards of runway surface have been paved at new Canadian airports to support war time pilot training schools.
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